Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight addresses International Eucharistic Congress
At the 50th International Eucharistic Congress being held in Dublin, Ireland, Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson delivered a keynote address to the...
Vatican communications undergo changes in response to new technology
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Vatican Radio will end its short- and medium-wave broadcasts to Europe and North and South America July 1, and a...
Church leaders tell eucharistic pilgrims Ireland is on path to renewal
DUBLIN (CNS) -- The church in Ireland is on the path to renewal, church leaders told pilgrims at the opening Mass of the 50th...
Arizonans ‘Stand Up for Religious Freedom’ at rally
In spite of the sweltering mid-day heat, more than 1,000 Arizonans gathered in front of the Sandra Day O’Connor Federal Building in downtown Phoenix...
Bishop remarks from Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally in Phoenix
Following is the text of the remarks made by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted at the June 8, 2012, Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally...
New website AnyGivenSunday helps young Catholics grow in their faith
WHEELING, W.Va. (CNS) -- Young Catholics have a new website available to them featuring nationally known Catholic speakers, musicians and comedians who have teamed...
Charter is framework for making abuse response ‘part of our culture’
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" -- now 10 years old -- was not meant to be...
IEC: Vatican official says society has lost sense of marriage, family
MAYNOOTH, Ireland (CNS) -- The Vatican official who will act as papal legate for the International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin defended marriage based on...
Ontario law: Catholic schools must allow gay-straight alliance clubs
TORONTO (CNS) -- Catholic schools in Ontario must allow gay-straight alliance clubs if requested by students, under a new law.
The controversial Bill 13 passed...
SSPX head says group does not have to accept all Vatican II teachings
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The leader of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X said talks with the Vatican demonstrate that "Rome no longer...